Business funding in Scotland
Discover grants, loans and tax incentives available to businesses in Scotland, plus UK-wide schemes.
21
Active schemes
7
Local providers
Scotland
Region
Plus UK-wide
Coverage
National funding also applies
Active funding
Scottish Enterprise R&D Grant
Grants supporting business-led R&D projects in Scotland.
SMART: SCOTLAND
Grant for Scotland-based SMEs to undertake technical feasibility studies or R&D projects with strong commercial potential.
Scottish EDGE
Scotland-based competition awarding grant and loan funding plus business support to high-growth early-stage Scottish businesses.
DSL Business Finance (Microfinance Scotland)
Scotland-focused responsible finance lender providing microloans to small businesses unable to access mainstream bank finance.
DigitalBoost
Free digital skills programme for Scottish businesses, providing 1:1 expert advice, webinars and digital health checks. Delivered by Business Gateway and Scottish Enterprise.
Business Gateway Local Growth Advice
Free local business support across Scotland — startup workshops, advisers and access to grants delivered by local authorities through Business Gateway.
Scottish Enterprise Account Management
Tailored support for ambitious Scottish companies including advice, grants and international growth support.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise — Business Support Pot
Account-managed support, grants and property assistance for businesses across the Highlands and Islands.
South of Scotland Enterprise — Business Support Pot
Tailored business support, grants and community wealth-building programmes for Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Scottish Development International
International trade and investment support for Scottish businesses delivered by Scottish Enterprise's international arm.
Investment Fund for Scotland
British Business Bank fund providing debt and equity finance to smaller businesses across Scotland.
South of Scotland Enterprise Business Support
Scotland's economic and community development agency for Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Business Support
Scotland's economic development agency for the Highlands and Islands region, offering funding and account-managed business support.
Scottish Growth Scheme
A Scottish Government programme that channels debt and equity finance to growing Scottish SMEs via partner lenders and investors.
Techscaler
Scotland's national tech startup network delivered by CodeBase.
Business Energy Scotland
Scottish Government-funded energy advice service for SMEs, including interest-free loans and cashback.
Workplace Innovation Fund (Scotland)
A Scottish Enterprise grant supporting workplace innovation and productivity projects.
Scottish EDGE Round Competition
Scottish EDGE Round Competition. Scotland-based entrepreneurs with high-growth ambition. Equity-free funding awarded by competition.
Scottish Enterprise By Design Service
Scottish Enterprise By Design Service. Scotland-based ambitious businesses adopting design-led innovation through a co-funded service.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Account Management
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Account Management. Account-managed Highlands & Islands businesses receiving grants, advice and investment support.
South of Scotland Enterprise Grants
South of Scotland Enterprise Grants. Businesses in Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders accessing SOSE-backed funding for growth and innovation.